MyNorthwest News

Pierce County body camera...

Luke Duecy and James Lynch

Other WA police agencies require cameras to stay on — Pierce County’s policy only says deputies 'should'

Other WA agencies mandate body cameras; Pierce County's policy only suggests deputies 'should' keep them on, raising concerns.

Seattle crime downtown...

MyNorthwest Staff

Violent crime plummets 36% in downtown Seattle, lowest since 2017

Discover how Seattle's downtown is experiencing reduced crime and economic recovery, benefiting residents and visitors.

U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) waves in front of the seal of Washington state as she takes the sta...

MyNorthwest Staff

Cantwell: Washington to face explosive ACA premium increases in 2026

Health insurance premiums are set to rise sharply for many Washington state families in 2026, putting more pressure on middle-class households. 

Seattle assault...

Jason Sutich

Woman bites officer, punches firefighter during Seattle arrest

A 51-year-old woman faces charges after biting an officer and attacking a firefighter during her arrest in Seattle's Central District.

mpox king county...

MyNorthwest Staff

King County reports uptick in mpox cases, urges vaccinations

Health officials in King County are reporting a new uptick in mpox cases and urging residents to stay up to date on vaccinations. 

6-7 slang trend...

Katrina Guischard

What does '6-7' mean? Nobody knows, but kids can't stop saying it

Explore the mysterious '6-7' phrase that captivates children, as KIRO Newsradio's Katrina Guischard delves into this intriguing trend.

KIRO Newsradio Opinion

Lumen Field seattle man...

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

'Hot dogs out of a backpack': Jake weighs in on vendor crackdown at Lumen Field

Explore Jake's insights on unpermitted food vendors shut down for health violations outside Lumen Field.

Mariners playoffs recap...

Jason Sutich

'A remarkable season': Rizzs closes the book on a historic 2025 Mariners campaign

Legendary broadcaster Rick Rizzs recaps the Seattle Mariners' remarkable and record-setting 2025 campaign.

Government shutdown workers paychecks...

Charlie Harger

Harger: Day 22 of government shutdown, Congress gets paid while 1.4M workers suffer

Explore the implications of the ongoing government shutdown and its effects on millions of American workers.

Mariners ownership playoffs...

Charlie Harger

Harger: 48 years of 'maybe next year' almost ended when M's ownership finally invested

After 48 years of hope, Mariners' ownership finally invests, bringing the team close to playoff success and the World Series.

Washington property tax cap...

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

'Walk a mile in my shoes': Spike defends 1% property tax cap in WA

Explore Spike's defense of the 1% property tax cap affecting Edmonds and its impact on local homeowners.

Super Bowl halftime show Bad Bunny...

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

'I'm not going to understand that': Gee asks for a Super Bowl halftime show substitute

Bad Bunny headlines this year's Super Bowl halftime show, sparking debate on its selection and audience reception.

SeattleSports.com

Seattle Kraken Tye Kartye...

The Associated Press

Kraken beat Oilers 3-2 to improve franchise’s best start

Jordan Eberle scored two goals and Tye Kartye added one for the Seattle Kraken, who improved to 5-2-2 with a win over Edmonton.

WSU Cougars...

The Associated Press

Eckhaus scores 3 TDs, WSU Cougars top Toledo 28-7

Zevi Eckhaus threw two touchdown passes and ran for another, and the WSU Cougars used a big second quarter to beat visiting Toledo.

Seattle Kraken Jared McCann...

Zac Hereth

Kraken place McCann on IR, Montour returns

The Seattle Kraken announced forward Jared McCann was going on the injured reserve Saturday. They also announced the return of defenseman Brandon Montour.

Seattle Seahawks Leonard Williams celebration Houston Texans 2025...

Cameron Van Til

Why the Seahawks can be a ‘tier one’ NFC contender

ESPN's Benjamin Solak explains why the Seattle Seahawks could be capable of making a serious playoff run through the wide-open NFC when January rolls around.

Seattle Mariners Jorge Polanco...

Zac Hereth

Will Jorge Polanco return to the Mariners in 2026?

Seattle Mariners playoff hero Jorge Polanco has a player option for next year, but his 2025 performance could lead him to the free-agent market.

Toronto Blue Jays Addison Barger World Series...

The Associated Press

Bellevue native makes MLB history in Game 1 of World Series

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger, who was born in Bellevue, made MLB history in Game 1 of the World Series.

Seattle Red

Sheriff Donahue calls DHS's raid statement

Jasneet Gill

Southwest Idaho sheriff blasts DHS for lying about raid leadership

Idaho law enforcement officials are pushing back against DHS claims that ICE led a weekend raid, calling the federal statement "completely false."

King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn, who proposed the

Jasneet Gill

‘Stupid Motorist Law’ demanded: Dunn challenges WSDOT to end costly bridge strikes

Council VP Reagan Dunn urged WSDOT to adopt a "Stupid Motorist Law" to impose steep fines on negligent drivers crippling Washington's infrastructure.

Superintendent Russell promotes the $33.6M levy while the guaranteed $21.6M discount remains off th...

Jasneet Gill

Nampa School District ‘hiding’ $33.6 million tax risk from voters

Nampa School District is asking for a $33.6M levy while hiding the fact that $21.6M in state aid is not guaranteed, shifting the risk to local taxpayers.

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Jasneet Gill

The grid tipping point: PNW faces rolling blackouts by 2026 as energy gap widens

Does the Pacific Northwest have the energy it needs to prevent rolling blackouts? A new report commissioned by the region’s largest utilities has raised concerns. Starting next year, the Northwest could face a power shortage that would challenge the reliability of the grid during extreme conditions, according to the report. The report analyzed the region’s […]

Critics worry that Governor Tina Kotek's new climate change push will harm farmers and loggers. . (...

Jason Rantz

Governor Tina Kotek’s new climate order could hit Oregon’s farmers and loggers hardest

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has issued Executive Order 25-26 directing state agencies to prioritize climate-resilient strategies on natural and working lands and waters.

Obamacare...

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Democrats won’t admit they’re to blame for high Obamacare premiums

Here's how premium hikes under the Affordable Care Act are being framed by Democrats without acknowledging that the law was never really designed to be affordable — and the press is complicit.

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MyNorthwest Traffic

SB I-5 semi-truck collision...

Jason Sutich

Jackknifed semi-truck collides with barrier on SB I-5, 2 lanes reopened

A jackknifed semi-truck near milepost 103 in Olympia causes lane closures, impacting traffic on southbound I-5.

Alaska Airlines...

Julia Dallas

Alaska Airlines issues temporary ground stop for IT outage

Alaska Airlines announced a temporary ground stop amid an IT outage affecting operations as of Thursday afternoon.

I-90 bridge near Cle Elum...

Jason Sutich and Julia Dallas

Driver who hit Bullfrog Road overpass cited for violating permit; Repair work underway

Westbound I-90 at Bullfrog overpass closed after oversized semi-truck damaged it late Tuesday night.

MyNorthwest Weather

WA rain winds...

Ted Buehner

Atmospheric river to bring heavy rain, 50 mph winds to WA this weekend

A strong atmospheric river will bring significant rain and winds to WA, impacting weather across Western Washington soon.

Seattle fog drivers commute...

Jason Sutich

Fog descends on Seattle, creating eerie morning commute

A blanket of fog descended on the greater Seattle area Wednesday morning, slightly reducing visibility for drivers' morning commute.

Seattle weather rain weekend...

Ted Buehner

From sunshine to showers: Weekend brings cooler, wetter conditions

After sunny days, expect a return to typical fall weather with rain and cooler temperatures this weekend. Prepare for soggy conditions.

MyNorthwest Politics

Katie Wilson on John Curley...

John Curley Show

Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson outlines housing plan as race intensifies

Katie Wilson outlines her housing strategy as she leads polls, setting the stage for her potential administration.

parents bill of rights walsh...

KIRO Newsradio staff

Lawsuit challenges Washington bill that modified Parents' Bill of Rights

A significant lawsuit contests Washington's changes to the Parents' Bill of Rights under House Bill 1296.

An orca swims in the San Juan Islands, Wash., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 - King County...

MyNorthwest Staff

King County approves ambitious climate action plan

King County Council's new climate plan aims to tackle climate change and enhance workforce strategies for lasting impact.

MyNorthwest Lifestyle

Hershey's chocolate are displayed on shelves at a grocery store in Mount Prospect, Ill., Monday, Oc...

Associated Press

By the Numbers: Why trick-or-treaters may bag more gummy candy than chocolate this Halloween

Ghouls, goblins … and gummy bears. Trick-or-treaters may find more fruity candy than chocolate among their Halloween handouts this year. That should be fine with younger consumers, who have been gravitating for years toward non-chocolate candies like gummies, freeze-dried treats and other sweets that come in a variety of shapes, colors and flavors. Last year, […]

FILE - Virginia Davidson of Bridgton, Maine, paddles her kayak on Moose Pond, Oct. 13, 2021, in Bri...

Associated Press

Your latest prescription is to get outside

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Find a shady spot under a tree, take a breath of fresh air and call me in the morning. Health care providers have long suggested stressed-out patients spend time outdoors. Now hundreds of providers are going a step further and issuing formal prescriptions to get outside. The tactic is gaining momentum […]

George Clooney, a cast member in "Jay Kelly," arrives at the AFI Fest premiere of the film on Thurs...

Associated Press

Poker's NBA-and-Mafia betting scandal echoes movie games, and cheats, from 'Ocean's' to 'Rounders'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The stakes. The famous faces. The posh private rooms. The clever cheating schemes. The federal indictment of a big-money poker ring involving NBA figures on Thursday, in which unsuspecting rich players were allegedly enticed to join then cheated of their money, echoed decades of movies and television, and not just because […]

MyNorthwest History

Mount St. Helens...

KIRO Newsradio staff

Landscape still bears the scars of Mount St. Helens eruption 45 years later

Sunday marks 45 years since Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people and reshaping the landscape of southwest Washington, which still bears the scars of that devastating event.

The “Old Faithful Avalanche Zone” on Highway 2 over Stevens Pass, circa 1978. (Courtesy Rich Ma...

Ted Buehner

How 11 feet of snow led to America’s deadliest avalanche near Stevens Pass in 1910

Discover how 11 feet of snow caused America's deadliest avalanche near Stevens Pass.

Image: This is a photo of the DC-7C airliner that took off from McChord Air Force Base on June 3, 1...

MyNorthwest Staff

Feliks Banel's Flight 293 podcast 'Unsolved Histories' inspires Congress to take action

Feliks Banel's "What Happened to Flight 293" podcast has inspired the creation of bipartisan bills in the U.S. House and Senate.

National News

FILE - A large ribbon is displayed outside the East Wing of the White House during a preview of the...

Associated Press

The East Wing of the White House is gone. Here's a look at some of the history made there

WASHINGTON (AP) — Betty Ford reportedly said that if the White House West Wing is the “mind” of the nation, then the East Wing — the traditional power center for first ladies — is the “heart.” That “heart” beat for more than 100 years as first ladies and their teams worked from their East Wing […]

FILE - Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, speaks in the senate chamber at the St...

Associated Press

Trump's redistricting push hits roadblocks in Indiana and Kansas as Republican lawmakers resist

For most of President Donald Trump’s second term, Republicans have bent to his will. But in two Midwestern states, Trump’s plan to maintain control of the U.S. House in next year’s election by having Republicans redraw congressional districts has hit a roadblock. Despite weeks of campaigning by the White House, Republicans in Indiana and Kansas […]

Associated Press

Shooting at a university in Pennsylvania leaves at least 7 injured, authorities say

Authorities said at least seven people were injured at a shooting at Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University Saturday night. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office said law enforcement had responded and were actively investigating. No other details on the shooting, including the condition of the victims, were available. Authorities asked people to avoid the area. Pennsylvania Gov. […]

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Jason Rantz Show

A whole-home generator isn’t a luxury — it’s a lifeline 

Tyson O’Neill, owner of Generator Supercenter of Puget Sound in Lynnwood, said homeowners must stop treating backup power like a luxury. 

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MyNorthwest Staff

Bonneville Seattle: Your strategic media partner for growth in 2025

As small and medium-sized businesses in the Seattle-Tacoma region prepare to capitalize on renewed economic momentum and easing interest rates, Bonneville Seattle stands as the premier media partner to amplify their growth.

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MyNorthwest Staff

Get ready now: Medicare open enrollment toolkit from WA Insurance Commissioner

Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, giving beneficiaries a crucial opportunity to review and change their plans.